Monday, January 6, 2014

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of Type 2 diabetes

Minimizing red meat and sweets while incorporating plant-based fats may be more effective than a low-fat diet, a study suggests.



Even without weight loss, adhering to a diet rich in fresh produce, chicken, fish and olive oil is 40% more effective in heading off the development of Type 2 diabetes than following a low-fat diet, a new study has found.



via L.A. Times - Science http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/science/~3/KTsfQ7PKyaA/la-sci-diabetes-diet-20140107,0,710475.story

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